German sweets

Wondering what the best German desserts are? There are so many: cakes, cookies & more. Here's 35+ of the BEST German dessert recipes to try!

Served warm and rolled in cinnamon sugar, these German Quark Balls (Quarkbällchen) are lightly crunchy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. Perfect for a special breakfast, afternoon snack or dessert!

Step into the comfort of Oma's kitchen with these classic German desserts. Perfect for holiday gatherings or casual weekends, these treats are a trip down memory lane. CheerfulCook #GermanDesserts #Oma #Traditional #Germanrecipes #oldfashioned #authentic #easy

These donuts shaped pastries aka German crullers (Spritzkuchen) made from a twice cooked dough (choux pastry) and glazed with icing are very popular in Franconian region, Germany during carnival season. They are extremely soft and airy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Enjoy them while fresh for breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea/ coffee.

Fluffy, soft sweet yeast dumplings served with a rich vanilla sauce and delicious poppy-seed-sugar topping. An indulgent dessert that nobody can resist.

This Käsesahnetorte (German Yogurt Mousse Cake) is a traditional German dessert with a light, creamy filling and soft sponge cake. Ideal for any occasion, this cake offers a taste of classic German baking.

Krapfen are the German answer to donuts. These traditional German Fasching treats are light, fluffy, and oh-so delicious.

This German Bee Sting Cake recipe is light, fluffy, and filled with creamy goodness! Finished with a crunchy almond topping, it’s an irresistible dessert everyone will love.

Bake a sweet tradition into your holidays with German Christmas cookies known for their delightful flavors.

German Christmas Cookies--Kokosmakronen (Chocolate Macaroons), Zimtsterne (Cinnamon/Kirsch), Spitzbuben (Raspberry Jam Filled), Vanillekipferl (Aniseseed Crescents), Schokiladen-Butter-plaetzchen (Chocolate Shortbread), and Nusstaler (Chocolate Hazelnut)!